Bay Tree House The Sanctuary Thorpeness Leiston Suffolk , Thorpeness, IP16 4PH, United Kingdom
#3 of 23 hotels in Thorpeness
Guests' ChoiceBased on 66 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
5.0
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Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Christine
United KingdomNothing
Location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Dave
United KingdomNone
Good location and quality
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Brian
United KingdomNot easy lounge comfortably in the studio.. but still a great spot
Great little place for a base.. lots to do locally
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Mike
United KingdomKitchen works surprisingly well but washing up is not easy.
Easy to find, attractive, great and atmospheric location. Surprisingly comfortable for the size.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Parietti
United KingdomOnly minor points that did not affect our enjoyment of our stay - Extractor fan in bathroom wasn’t working Water dripping onto shelf in fridge Thought there might have been some tea and coffee provided but there was only one teabag
Cosy accommodation, beautifully decorated and well equipped.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Mandy
United KingdomGreat location, well equiped and clean room, private parking, we would not hesitate to book again if travelling in this area.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Emma
United KingdomNot so great for tall people
Great location, good parking, lovely decor
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Sally
United KingdomNothing
All of it....good facilities, peace and quiet.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Sally
United KingdomAll good there was nothing I didn't like
I liked being left alone to do my own thing. I liked the facilities. The purpose of my visit to Suffolk was neither work or holiday and quite stressful for me and I found Bay Tree Studio a calming space to be in which helped me.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Grant
United KingdomGreat location and comfortable studio
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Amanda
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like
Perfect, cosy, private accommodation, within walking distance to pubs Beautiful area, fab walks
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Nickwood
United KingdomHot water took a while to come thru. Directions could have been a bit clearer as we ended up coming down the road from wrong side and missed the house !
Clean, comfortable and quiet. Shower was ok and bed comfortable. Good location for us
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Jan
United KingdomSeating area in bay tree accommodation. But I coped.
The bay tree was quaint & relaxing. The peacefulness was just what I needed coming from a busy town. There were plenty of wonderful sightseeing to do , moot house & Benjamin Britton’s red house plus plenty more.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 May 2023
Grant
United KingdomThe bay tree studio was very clean and well equipped,there was everything you could possibly want,very comfy bed and it was very relaxing,,the studio is so well thought out with kitchen and shower room,lovely surroundings in a perfect setting.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Roy
United KingdomNothing at all
Everything - great property and time. Brilliant facilities in the studio and met all our needs.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Adam
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Lovely place Very private Comfortable Close to the pub Close to the beach Would definitely recommend
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Stephen
United KingdomNothing - it exceeded expectations.
Compact but with all the necessary facilities for a short stay. Great location at the centre of Thorpeness and handy for Aldeburgh.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2022
Sheena
United Kingdomnothing to do with the property but moody building work going on next door
the location and that it was private
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
David
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful village and lovely beach a few minutes walk away. Wonderful! A nice 35minute walk to Aldeburgh. Not far from the gorgeous resort of Southwold. Apartment had everything you could need and was very cosy and comfortable. Perfect and ideal for a few days stay.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Charles
United KingdomSomewhere to store food supplies other than the fridge
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 4 August 2022
Wyn
United KingdomNo problems for us, but the apartment can only be reached by an external staircase so not suitable for everyone.
Quiet and secluded. One room plus an en-suite but a beautifully worked out space. Everything designed with care. Comfortable bed, nicely equipped little kitchen area, nice bathroom, a small table for two. Everything we needed for a two night stay. Could happily have stayed longer.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 4 August 2022
Kevin
United KingdomQuite simply an exceptional property in an exceptional location.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 16 July 2022
Graham
United KingdomNothing
Had everything we needed for a couple of nights stay, parking very clean good location.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 1 June 2022
Stephen
United KingdomWasn't sure if someone from the main house would need to park on the drive so kept well over to the left. Consequently car covered in sap and bird lime.
Brilliantly equipped and packaged for such a small space, worthy of George Clarke. Very comfortable. Pub with good food and drink a couple of minutes walk away. Walking distance to the mere and to the sea.
Stayed in May 2022
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